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Cirrhosis ascites is a serious complication of cirrhosis that causes pain, fatigue for patients, can even lead to liver cancer, with a high risk of death if not detected and treated promptly. .
1. What is cirrhosis of the liver?
Cirrhosis is a serious liver disease when liver tissue is replaced by fibrous and scar tissue, causing liver function to be severely impaired. Ascites is the term used to describe an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity – a hollow space between the parietal and visceral leaves that causes the abdomen to swell.
Cirrhosis ascites is another name for end stage cirrhosis, when the liver's detoxification function has been severely reduced and the ability to recover is almost impossible. Usually, cirrhosis and ascites are only detected when the patient's health is very critical and can turn to liver cancer - the final stage of the disease.
2. Causes of cirrhosis and ascites
Causes of cirrhosis of the liver ascites include:
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Patients with hepatitis B and hepatitis C, if not detected and treated promptly, will lead to cirrhosis, prolonged disease will lead to cirrhosis ascites. This is a serious complication of cirrhosis that, if not treated promptly, can lead to death.
2.2 Sepsis
Sepsis causes immunosuppression, impaired liver function, long term will lead to cirrhosis ascites.
2.3 Drinking a lot of alcohol
Drinking a lot of alcohol adversely affects the liver, reducing liver function, alcohol drinkers often do not pay attention to protecting the liver, so this is a group of people who are very susceptible to cirrhosis and ascites.
2.4 Contamination of toxic chemicals
If the body is infected with toxic substances such as arsenic, arsenic, .. or is blocked bile causing the liver to be overloaded, the detoxification function will be impaired leading to cirrhosis. In addition, exposure to these chemicals makes liver diseases progress quickly, with a high risk of death.3. Symptoms of cirrhosis ascites
Patient is sluggish, tired, just wants to lie down, lose weight, dry skin, poor facial color, anemia, night blindness, glossitis, neuritis. The final stage appears jaundice, yellow eyes caused by damaged liver cells or because the disease has turned into liver cancer. The patient has pain in the liver area, constant pain or severe pain. Liver pain is caused by a fast-growing tumor, the liver wall is pulled out. The disease progresses in a bad way, the diaphragm is damaged and the right shoulder may be painful. During the time of cancer, there may be sudden onset of pain. If the bleeding is heavy, the patient may faint or go into shock. In addition, the liver may be edematous in cirrhotic patients with ascites. When these symptoms appear, the patient must immediately receive treatment, not arbitrarily use drugs, but must strictly follow the treatment regimen of the doctor.
4. Diagnosis and treatment of cirrhosis ascites
4.1 Diagnosis
In the diagnosis of cirrhosis and ascites, the patient may be assigned a number of clinical test methods including:
Blood test. Computed tomography (CT scan) Liver biopsy. The above methods are intended to help diagnose the disease and rule out other causes of cirrhosis.
When cirrhosis progresses to the stage of ascites, the patient is no longer able to completely cure the disease. Treatments for patients at this stage mainly help patients relieve pain, reduce possible complications and prevent the disease from progressing to liver cancer.
4.2 Treatment
Some measures to treat cirrhosis of the liver ascites such as diuretics, ascites, liver transplantation, stem cells... Depending on the patient's health and condition, the doctor applies treatment methods. different values.
When you have cirrhosis and ascites, the liver almost completely loses its detoxification function because liver cells are severely damaged. Therefore, patients need to strictly follow the doctor's instructions, minimize damage to liver cells by:
Abstain from alcohol, beer, tobacco, stimulants: coffee, carbonated water,. .. Abstain from eating greasy, high protein foods, limit salty foods. Drink enough water, eat lots of green vegetables, fruits and fiber. Practice exercise habits to improve resistance, burn fat to avoid overweight. Take your medicine at the right time, in the right dose, and as directed by your doctor. Tell your doctor right away if you notice any unusual signs of health.
Cirrhosis ascites is a dangerous complication in liver diseases. Have a scientific lifestyle to protect your health and repel diseases. The disease can also be diagnosed and detected early with regular health check-ups.
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